20.5. Correcting compiler and linker errors
What if nothing seems to happen when you try to build and run your version of the Pop program? First make sure you can see the Output window, which is where your compiler errors are listed. If you can’t find it, use a Windows | Other Windows | Output to open it [Windows | Output (Version 6.0)].
Then resize the Output window so you can see what’s in there. Double-clicking on a compiler error will call up the Source-Code window with the cursor on the line where the error is. Locate the erroneous line and see if there’s an obvious typo.
If not, go back and look at the error message. Read all of the error message. Think about what it says. Believe it or not, the message is trying to help you. In its own ...
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